[matthew_kuiash]

Why do they have that right? Here's a car analogy - If I buy a Ford pick what right do they have to stop me doing donuts in it? Or maybe fitting a swimming pool in the back. Maybe I want to drive it around my ranch on fire. If an individual wants to use this software on their Facebook feed I really can't see what legal right FB have to prevent them. OTOH - something was probably "signed" in a EULA to prevent this.

[EGreg]

Don’t worry, when cars will download more self-driving software, you can bet your butts it will restrict you from driving some places or in some manner.

Drone manufacturers already do so, you can’t fly drones within 50km of an airport or whatever, can’t fly them above 30 meters depending on where you are, and the software enforces this.

Books on Kindle and Movies on iTunes can be yanked away as you read or watch them.

Now, when it comes to software that isn’t even hosted on your computer, what do you expect?

[matthew_kuiash]

I can't wait. Sadly I agree with you. This level of control is irresistible.

[fwip]

Are you being obtuse on purpose?

Putting a swimming pool in your truck bed doesn't stop people from buying Fords.